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• First Annual Family Fishing Derby with fishing, contests, fun and food at 10 a.m. Saturday May 24, at Illig's pond (across from the old pool). Admission is $7 per child/$20 per family - parents are free. All kids are welcome. Age 14 years and under do not require a fishing license. Derby volunteers will help clean and grill your fish and provide drinks and snacks. Enter the Chowder Fest by entering your recipe, and see if you will be dubbed Paxton's Chowder King or Queen. Bring your chowder in a crock pot and the Rec. Department will provide the electrical hook ups. Let them know if you are entering the contest to reserve a space; call Kristan at 508-688-5328.

• Paxton's Annual Summer Solstice 5k race is June 14 at 6 p.m. Registration forms on the town web site linked to the recreation site.

• Paxton's Annual Summer Jam will also take place June 14. Local bands play at the Paxton Fields under the lights. Bands interested in being part of the event should contact Doug Moore at 508-340-5012 for more information.

• Summer Programs: Recreation has a 4-week summer program with theme weeks and two weeks of basketball clinics; more information and registration forms on the town Web site.